Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0267/24

Decision date

27 March 2024

Appointed Person

Mr Simon Clark

Mark

TIMBRUS ESTATE WINES SINCE 2008 PURCARI VALLEY (figurative)

Grounds

• Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Other Issues - Treatment of foreign language words

Full decision O/0267/24 413Kb